Divide metres by 0.3048 to get feet. Useful for heights, ceiling clearances, pool lengths and building plans drawn in metric units.
How to use the Meters to Feet Converter
- Type the number of metres into the Metres field. Decimals such as 0.5 are fine.
- Read the answer in Feet – it updates as you type, with no button to press.
- To convert the other way, type into Feet and the metres are recalculated.
- Press Copy results to copy both values with the page title, or Copy link to share this exact conversion.
This page converts only m ⇄ ft. Need a different unit? Use the general length converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit.
How it works
Both units measure length, so they are always in the same ratio: one metre equals 3.2808399 feet. The calculator multiplies the number of metres you type by 3.2808399 to give feet, and when you type into the feet field it divides by the same factor to give metres. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the metres always doubles the feet. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation).
How to convert metres to feet
- Write down the value in metres, for example 1 m.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 3.2808399 (because 1 metre = 3.2808399 ft).
- 1 × 3.2808399 = 3.2808399 ft.
- To go back from feet to metres, divide by 3.2808399 – or multiply by 0.3048.
m to ft conversion table
| Metres | Feet | Feet | Metres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 m | 1.6404199 ft | 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 1 m | 3.2808399 ft | 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 1.5 m | 4.9212598 ft | 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 1.8 m | 5.9055118 ft | 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 2 m | 6.5616798 ft | 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 2.5 m | 8.2020997 ft | 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 3 m | 9.8425197 ft | 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 5 m | 16.404199 ft | 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
| 10 m | 32.808399 ft | ||
| 50 m | 164.04199 ft | ||
| 100 m | 328.08399 ft | ||
| 1,000 m | 3,280.8399 ft |
What is a metre?
The metre is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second, which ties it to a fundamental constant rather than a physical bar of metal.
What is a foot?
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m and contains 12 inches. It remains the everyday unit for height, room dimensions and altitude in the U.S., and for aviation altitude worldwide.
Quick mental conversion
For a fast estimate, multiply metres by about 3.3 to get feet; the error is about 0.6%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure.
Common mistakes to avoid
Mixing the international foot (0.3048 m) with the old u.s. survey foot, confusing nautical and statute miles, and writing decimal feet such as 5.5 ft as “5 ft 5 in” (it is 5 ft 6 in).
Formula
1 m = 3.2808399 ft1 ft = 0.3048 mft = m × 3.2808399Worked example
Inputs — Metres: 1 m.
Results — Feet = 3.2808399 ft.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 2 metres?
About 6.56 ft.
How do I get feet and inches?
Use the cm to feet and inches converter.
How do I convert metres to feet?
Multiply the number of metres by 3.2808399. For example, 1 m × 3.2808399 = 3.2808399 ft.
How do I convert feet back to metres?
Divide by 3.2808399 (or multiply by 0.3048), or simply type the value into the feet field above.
What is 10 m in feet?
10 m = 32.808399 ft.
What is 100 m in feet?
100 m = 328.08399 ft.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.
Can I convert to other units on this page?
This page converts only between metres and feet. To pick any length unit, use the general length converter linked under Related calculators.
What formula does the Meters to Feet Converter use?
1 m = 3.2808399 ft.